Mining Electrification
Our UF-GDMS provides real-time coordination between storage technologies and renewable resources to enable net-zero operation of mining sites and full electrification of mining tools and machinaries.
Revolutionizing Mining Electrification
The Next-Gen, Ultra-Fast Electric Grid Distributed Management System (UF-GDMS)
Mining is currently responsible for 4 to 7 percent of greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions globally and the level of these emissions should be reduced by 85% for the mining industry to become net zero by 2050.^ Electrification of the mines has the potential to lower these emissions while reducing operating more importantly clean up the diesel-filled air for
the workers who work beneath the earth's surface. At the same time, mining electrification requires high Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) of around $ 30 B to $ 45 B and even more source of capital may be needed.* Energy-storage technologies can play a significant role in reducing such CAPEX as well as Operational Expenditure (OPEX) of electrified mines. However, these units are nonintelligent and require grid management systems to operate.”
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Limitations of Existing Grid Management Systems for mining electrification
Unable to handle rapid occurrences during the process of mining electrification.
Operating based on historical data and not addressing non-deterministic events that can occur in the process of mining electrification
Off-site and centralized architecture making mining electrification highly reliant on the communication infrastructure
Grid electrification causes sudden events that current management can't handle, leading to an unreliable grid and highlighting management limitations.
The Consequences of an Unreliable and Vulnerable Electric Grid Management System
Limited Fast EV Charging Infrastructure
Mining electric grid system will not represent adequate capacity for proliferation of Battery-EVs (BEVs) DC-Fast-Charging (DCFC) systems across the mining site from surface facilities to haul roads!
Unreliable Supply of Electricity
Limitations of existing management systems can result in lack of reliability and resiliency in electrical energy systems that will supply mining sites and increase the possibility of grid outages!
High Risk of Communication Failure
Existing management systems are heavily centralized and are running off-premises which will pose both the risks of losing communication mediums and also limitations due to communication latencies!
Electric mine transition: cost-effective grid system?
The UF-GDMS is capable of utilizing energy-storage technologies up to their 100% potential, maximizing your ROI, and reducing your CAPEX & OPEX on average down to 50% and 40%; respectively, during your journey to an all-electric mine.
Key Technical Features of our Patented Grid Management System
In-millisecond Operation Time
Detecting accidental events in the operation of the EV-SupplyingEquipment (EVSE), enabling remedial actions, and enforcing those actions using storage technologies, all within a millisecond timeframe of the grid operation.
Proactive DecisionMaking Algorithm
Computationally powerful to proactively handle millions of potential mining electric grid accidents and prepare remedial actions in response to each individual incident that may occur on the grid.
Distributed Architecture for Distributed Resources
The embedded management system can be deployed in a hierarchical manner over the mining infrastructure, effectively overcoming communication obstacles and maximizing the mining electric grid’s resiliency in the event of partial disruptions.
Solution & Services Roadmap | End-to-End Lifecycle Management
Grid Modeling
Design & Pre-field Testing of Control & Protection Systems
Hardware Installation & Software Configuration
Field Testing & Commissioning
Quality Assurance & Final Acceptance
Customer Support, Training, Licensing & Troubleshooting
Feasibility & Test
Engineering & Solution
Service
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